ESOL8007 Directed Studies in TESOL

2012

4.5

1 x 2-hour workshop weekly

1 Admission into GDPTESL-Graduate Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language
1a Admission into MTESL-Master of Teaching English as a Second Language
1b Admission into MATESL-Master of Arts (Teaching English as a Second Language)
2 ^ ESOL8006 - English as a Global Language
2a ESOL8705 - How English Works
2b ESOL9006 - English as a Global Language
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b) and (2 or 2a or 2b))

ESOL8707 has been successfully completed

This topic allows students to undertake a mini-research project in any area of TESOL. Each student will choose a project based on their interests, and work closely with their supervisor to complete an in-depth study. Assessment for the topic consists of a major assignment of 3000 words to be written under the supervision of a member of staff in the Department of Languages, allowing students to focus on one area of interest in depth and to develop a major piece of written work. The assignment will give evidence of the student's abilities in collecting and evaluating information; constructing, testing or defending an argument or thesis; and critically examining the available literature in their area of enquiry. The chosen area of study must be developed in consultation with the supervisor.

This topic aims to:

• allow students to undertake an in-depth research project(s) in an area(s) of TESOL theory or practice

• allow students to generate particular skills/knowledge relating to an area of TESOL theory or practice

• improve students' research skills and ability to critically evaluate literature

• improve students' ability to construct, test and defend an argument

On completion of this topic students will be able to:

• compose independent research

• propose an argument relating to an issue in TESOL

• critically assess literature relating to TESOL

• evaluate theoretical, practical and/or political approaches to TESOL